ONE FOOT AT A TIME OR BOTH FEET SAME TIME?

ONE FOOT AT A TIME OR BOTH FEET SAME TIME? I am 61- have left foot needing scarf/akin for bunion and second hammer toe correction and right foot big toe needs fusion from severe arthritis. I am somewhat terrified to be honest and not looking forward to any surgery, but feel if I leave it too long pain will increase and everything will get worse From what I have read people take between 3-12 months to recover , maybe longer with compl